Tropical Storm Bonnie Projected to Be Pain in the Ass for Rest of the Day

The effects of Tropical Storm Bonnie are ripping through Miami, and while we here at New Times are no meteorological experts, we're projecting that the storm will be a "major pain in the ass" until this afternoon and then will be downgradeded to "mild annoyance" the rest of the weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a significant weather advisory for Miami-Dade, and warns winds could reach up to 55 mph, which could spawn funnel clouds. Residents in the southern part of the county are already using sandbags to prepare for potential flooding. FPL now reports about 3,000 people in Miami-Dade are without power.

But no evacuations have been announced, and most businesses and services remain open for business as usual.